National Collaborative Framework for Adults (18+) in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care Homes & Care Homes with Nursing for the National Health Service and Local Authorities in Wales

Description

This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) intention to award notice for the annual refresh under the established framework agreement with competition. The awarding of this framework refresh is subject to the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The modification to this publication extends the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers at midnight on Friday 3rd April 2026 . This framework refresh has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales. The framework is in its last year, expiring 31st March 2027. The usage is undefined, and this is applicable across all lots. The total contract value for the framework is estimated to be GBP1.4000000 billion. There were no conflicts of interest within this exercise. The award decision makers were representatives from NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee which included Deputy Director of Commissioning for Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and Vulnerable Group and the National Frameworks Lead. The successful bidders were selected for award of the contract as they satisfactorily meet the basic selection criteria and the key selection criteria that has been identified as part of this Framework process. The award decision-makers’ reasons for selecting the chosen providers: the basic criteria were implemented as pass/fail, these criteria were; Financial position – through the provision of acid test ratio scores and D&B reports. Insurances - demonstration that bidders held or would commit to Employers Liability, Public / Product Liability Insurance, Professional Indemnity Insurance and Medical Malpractice at the expected levels. Cyber Essentials - provision of certificates or confirmation of working towards with a stated deadline Technical and professional abilities – Examples of similar services being provided, staffing provision being demonstrated and provision of CIW/CQC certification for specific lots. The key criterion as stated in PSR Wales Regulations 2025 and aligned within the Framework are; Quality - self-assessment of care homes against the relevant standards Value - Ranking by price – in the order of lowest composite price Care Homes / Setting Collaboration and Service Sustainability - care requirements as agreed by the Commissioner in co-operation with the resident to make an informed choice, Improving Access and Reducing Health Inequalities - Availability of beds within the required Lot Social Responsibility - Community Benefits proposal (WA Ref:163594)